Best time to visit Phuket for good weather
When is the best weather in Phuket? Monthly breakdown of temperature, rainfall, and sunshine hours — ranked by what actually matters for your trip.
Best month
November
Dry season returns — good conditions at shoulder prices before the Christmas peak.
↑Dry season beginning: rainfall drops sharply, sea conditions calm week by week from mid-month
↑Prices 30–40% below the December–February peak: the best value window for quality beach time
↑Similan Islands and Phi Phi boat trips restart mid-month — increasingly reliable as the season opens
All months ranked — Good weather
Best match
Dry season returns — good conditions at shoulder prices before the Christmas peak.
#1 for good weather
Best match
Still excellent conditions at better value — the best month in the dry season for most visitors.
#2 for good weather
Best match
The best beach weather in Phuket — and the most expensive month to experience it.
#3 for good weather
Best match
Songkran water festival and the last of the dry season — festive, transitional, and good value.
#4 for good weather
Best match
Peak season with Christmas and New Year premiums — spectacular conditions, maximum prices.
#5 for good weather
Best match
Peak dry season — calm seas, clear skies, and the busiest beaches in Southeast Asia.
#6 for good weather
Strong option
End of monsoon — conditions improving, prices still low, and the Vegetarian Festival.
#7 for good weather
Strong option
Monsoon arrives — west coast beaches close and prices drop sharply.
#8 for good weather
Strong option
Still monsoon, still cheap — the island's temples, markets, and interior at their best.
#9 for good weather
Worth considering
Deep monsoon — heavy daily rain, rough seas, and Phuket at its quietest.
#10 for good weather
Worth considering
Monsoon peak — the island for explorers, not beach-goers.
#11 for good weather
Worth considering
The wettest month — avoid unless rock-bottom prices are the only priority.
#12 for good weather